Simvastatin Prescribing at BURSTED WOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,028
Total Quantity
44.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-39.7%
BURSTED WOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,028 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,258 to the NHS. This is 39.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,028 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,258 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,028 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -39.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.